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Knowledge exchange Resources on knowledge transfer in higher education including industry-university exchanges, international partnerships and reputation building to maximise impact
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. How campus layout influences social ties and research exchange
Shorter distances between departments and offices can boost communication and exchange . But proximity is not the only way that campus design influences …
What does ‘ strengthen research capacity ’ actually mean , and how can we do it ?
Leaders of research consortia face a difficult task in carrying out research and improving research capacity , but embedding a specialist team to make recommendations …
Lessons from completing an award - winning knowledge transfer project
Eight key components of a successful knowledge transfer project ( KTP ) , drawing from the experience of an award - winning initiative to develop an online teaching platform for …
The fundamentals of successful student knowledge exchange
What basics must be considered in order to build a successful student knowledge exchange project ? Sharon Ingram shares insight based on supporting a student - led …
How to improve the public understanding of evidence
The ability to critically analyse information and differentiate fact from fiction is a skill needed far beyond higher education . So how can academics trained in …
Playing to our strengths : how HE can benefit from shared edtech
Too many inter - institutional collaborations are derailed due to a false belief that institutions ’ tech infrastructures are too dissimilar , says John Miles
The formula for a successful knowledge exchange programme
Tips on how to create a successful knowledge exchange programme that fosters a truly collaborative culture , from Milan Radosavljevic
Three big ideas to ensure research helps shape the future of business
High - quality scientific research and the values it encapsulates , such as a focus on empirical evidence over opinion , must be used to help business for years to come
Tackling climate change requires university , government and industry collaboration – here ’ s how
Universities must work with government and industry to drive climate action . Anna Skarbek outlines key principles that should shape the approach
Want your research to have an impact on policy ? Know your audience
Politicians are novices by design , so tailoring your communications with them gives you the best chance of cutting through , says David R . Garcia
Social justice in , through and beyond higher education
Higher education institutions can work individually and together to advance social justice well beyond their campus walls , as Pardis Mahdavi explains
How to work with Forage to implement virtual internships
Ben Powell provides tips and reflections on how universities can improve student employability using Forage , a free online platform offering a range of virtual internship …
Professors who ‘ practise what they preach ’ help humanise research management
There is a need in academia for professors to match teaching and research with professional practice – and be fairly compensated for it
How to facilitate the small changes in teaching that make a big difference
Through their podcast , Alastair Stark and Sebastian Kaempf champion the ‘ sandwich conversations ’ between colleagues that lead to impactful incremental shifts …
Five tips for using design thinking to transform your academic practice
Jenny Moffett explains how embracing design thinking may offer ways to combat academic perfectionism and develop vital skills for navigating uncertain paths
Why interdisciplinarity is just like a fantasy role - playing game
Who ’ s the barbarian ? Which one ’ s the wizard ? Lorena Quilant á n Garc í a offers practical advice on embarking upon your very own interdisciplinary hero quest
We must rethink PhDs to smash barriers and ensure bioscience success
Redesigning PhD training will help develop commercially savvy researchers , address skills gaps in UK bioscience and bolster innovation , say Simon Cook and Derek Jones
Dragon ’ s zen : how to handle the jump from HE to a commercial venture
The learning curve is steep when leaving academia for an entrepreneurial adventure . John Miles outlines what to expect and says the skills you learned as a researcher can …
Creating equitable research partnerships across continents
Shabbar Jaffar provides tips for successful international collaborations built on trust , appropriate recognition and inclusiveness in decision - making
How thought leadership can build your institution ’ s reputation online
Will Harvey explains how institutions can use research proactively to enhance the perception of their capabilities and character
Equal research partnerships are a myth – but we can change that
The movement for decolonising universities should also be applied to research ‘ partnerships ’ and their unequal balance of power , say Faith Mkwananzi …
Online CPD is one pandemic innovation worth fighting for
Let ’ s not waste this opportunity to make development broader and more inclusive using the lessons of the past 18 months , says Chris Headleand
Social sciences , humanities and arts are critical for sustainability
The neglect of social sciences , humanities and arts is at the heart of why the shift to sustainability has been slow − and why it may eventually fail , say Eric Neumayer and …
